Short Term Rehabilitation

Short-Term Care

Compassionate, Goal-Driven Recovery Support

We believe every step forward is meaningful in your journey to recovery. Journey’s short-term rehabilitation and therapy services empower residents to regain strength, rebuild confidence, and reclaim independence after surgery, injury, or illness. Our interdisciplinary Care Team—including physical, occupational, and speech therapy professionals—actively collaborates with each resident to develop a personalized rehabilitation plan tailored to their diagnosis, goals, and abilities.

Every recovery is unique. We use advanced therapy equipment, evidence-based techniques, and innovative therapeutic approaches to support a smooth, swift transition home. Therapy is provided six days a week, with tailored treatment plans focused on helping residents reach their highest level of functioning as efficiently as possible. Our goal is simple: help you heal, regain independence, and return home with strength and confidence. We walk with you every step of the way.

A Place to Feel at Home

Journey creates a warm, encouraging environment where residents heal with dignity and confidence. Our Care Team builds strong relationships with each person we support, offering consistent guidance, motivation, and compassion throughout the recovery process. Welcoming spaces, engaging activities, and a home-like atmosphere make rehabilitation feel both safe and empowering.

What Residents Can Expect

Short-term rehab residents receiving skilled nursing care at our Journey communities benefit from:

  • Individualized therapy plans — designed around each resident’s diagnosis and goals
  • Physical, occupational, and speech therapy — delivered by skilled therapist
  • Therapy available when you are – offered six days a week, including weekends when needed
  • Personalized nursing care — supporting medical stability and recovery
  • Advanced rehabilitation equipment and techniques — to enhance progress
  • Daily support with activities — as needed to promote strength and independence
  • Transportation — for essential appointments and safe community engagement

Locations offering this service

Georgia
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Journey is proud to offer short-term rehab care across 11 welcoming locations in Georgia, providing compassionate care and support tailored to each resident’s needs.

Indiana
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Journey is proud to offer short-term rehabilitation care at Morgantown Woods in Indiana, providing compassionate care and support tailored to each resident’s needs.

Kentucky
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Journey is proud to offer short-term rehabilitation services across six welcoming locations in Kentucky, providing compassionate care and support tailored to each resident’s needs.

Maryland
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Journey is proud to offer short-term care at Fredrick Crossing in Maryland, providing compassionate care and support tailored to each resident’s needs.

Ohio
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Journey is proud to offer short-term rehabilitation across two welcoming locations in Ohio, providing compassionate care and support tailored to each resident’s needs.

West Virginia
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Journey is proud to offer short-term rehab across three welcoming locations in West Virginia, providing compassionate care and support tailored to each resident’s needs.

FAQs

What is short-term rehabilitation?
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Short-term rehabilitation provides focused therapy and skilled nursing support to help individuals recover after surgery, injury, or illness. The goal is to restore independence and safely transition home as quickly as possible.

Who benefits most from short-term rehabilitation?
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Individuals recovering from joint replacements, cardiac events, strokes, fractures, infections, hospital stays, or other medical conditions that require intensive therapy services benefit most from short-term rehab.

How does short-term rehab differ from long-term care?
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Short-term rehabilitation focuses on recovery and return to independence over a limited timeframe. Long-term care supports individuals who need ongoing daily assistance or continuous medical oversight.

How does Journey personalize the rehabilitation process?
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Each resident receives a tailored plan created by our interdisciplinary Care Team, combining therapy goals, medical needs, and personal preferences to maximize progress.

Do all Journey communities offer short-term rehabilitation?
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Yes. Short-term care is available across all Journey locations, ensuring that families can access consistent, compassionate support wherever they are.